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Old 07-15-2003, 01:20 PM   #35
Meela
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The movies weren't there just for the amusement of people who hadn't read the books. I knwo I cannot talk because I haven't read the books properly, but I can understand why there has to be a certain degree of alteration from the books to allow for a movie that appeals to all audiences. Those who have read the books see the bulk of what they have read put into visualisation, as well as allowing them to see the story in a new light perhaps, and those who haven't read the books learn about a whole new story. And to gain a full audience there has to be a certain amount of each genre or whatever as well. The movies have to appeal to everyone. If they concentrated on satisfying those who read the books, only a small number of people would truly enjoy the film and fully understand it. Perhaps some parts would have confused those who did not already know the story, which is why the film cuts it all down to a minimum.
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